Quote by: Gaston Leroux

For instance, a fireman is a brave fellow! He fears nothing, least of all fire! Well, the fireman in question, who had gone to make a round of inspection in the cellars and who, it seems, had ventured a little farther than usual, suddenly reappeared on the stage, pale, scared, trembling, with his eyes starting out of his head, and practically fainted in the arms of the proud mother of little Jammes.[1] And why? Because he had seen coming toward him, AT THE LEVEL OF HIS HEAD, BUT WITHOUT A BODY ATTACHED TO IT, A HEAD OF FIRE! And, as I said, a fireman is not afraid of fire. The fireman's name was Pampin.


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Author Bio


  • NameGaston Leroux
  • DescriptionFrench writer
  • BornMay 6, 1868
  • DiedApril 15, 1927
  • CountryFrance
  • ProfessionJournalist; Writer; Novelist
  • WorksPhantom Of The Opera; The Mystery Of The Yellow Room; ; ;